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TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS: The Stimulus Package and Its Impact
February 13, 2009
To provide a sense of the stimulus package’s overall funding levels, we have prepared a general overview of the bill by subject area. Please note that this is a general overview of funding levels only, and does not report on every aspect of the bill. For a detailed analysis on any subject matter and the process for securing these federal dollars, please contact the Patton Boggs professionals listed below for each respective subject area.
TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS
- $2.5 billion for the Department of Agriculture for distance learning, telemedicine and programs that increase broadband access and usage.
- $4.7 billion for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (TOP) for competitive grants to accelerate broadband deployment in unserved and underserved areas, with at least $200 million for competitive grants for expanding public computer center capacity, including community colleges and public libraries, and at least $250 million for competitive grants for innovative programs for sustainable broadband adoption.
- $650 million for Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Program for additional implementation and administration of program, including coupons, consumer outreach and support.
- $650 million to the Department of Education for educational technology State grants.
- $200 million to the Department of Veterans Affairs for information technology systems, Veterans Benefit Administration for paperless claims processing.
For additional details on this information, please contact Nick Allard at 202-457-6465 or by email at , Jeff Turner at 202-457-6434 or by email at , Jonathan Yarowsky at 202-457-6160 or by email at , and Jennifer Richter at 202-457-5666 or by email at .
For a copy of our full overview, click here. [pdf]
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